Everyday European Portuguese For Real-Life Conversations.

Learn Portuguese for Real Life: greetings, shopping, travel, dining, small talk & more — no grammar charts!

What you'll learn

Confidently greet, introduce yourself, and use polite expressions in Portuguese to connect naturally with locals in everyday situations.

Comfortably handle daily interactions like ordering food, asking for directions, and shopping using practical, real-life Portuguese phrases.

Understand and respond to simple spoken Portuguese through guided listening drills that help build real conversational confidence and comprehension.

Build essential vocabulary and sentence patterns, then apply them in printable phrase sheets, practice missions, and "Your Turn" review activities.

Requirements

There are no specific requirements or prior experience needed to take this course. This course is designed for absolute beginners or anyone looking to build a strong foundation in Portuguese. You just need an open mind, curiosity to learn, and a willingness to practice. A printer is helpful if you want to print the phrase sheets, but it's not required.

Description

Are you planning a trip to Portugal - or maybe you’ve recently moved there - and want to speak Portuguese with confidence?Forget boring grammar drills and endless verb charts. This course gives you exactly what you need: real phrases, real conversations, and real confidence from day one.With 4 carefully designed modules, you’ll go from knowing nothing to handling everyday situations like a local. Whether you’re ordering your first coffee at a Lisbon café, asking for directions, making small talk with neighbors, or even navigating an emergency, you’ll have the words you need - and the confidence to say them.Here’s what makes this course different:Practical focus: Every lesson teaches you phrases you’ll actually use, not academic theory.Step-by-step learning: Each module builds on the last, so you’ll never feel lost.Printable phrase sheets: Take the key phrases with you anywhere for easy practice.Mini-dialogues & practice missions: Train for real-world conversations, not just vocabulary lists.Travelers & expats welcome: Perfect for those visiting Portugal and those who’ve recently moved and want to connect with locals.By the end of this course, you won’t just know Portuguese words - you’ll be able to use them naturally in real situations. And you’ll finally feel like you belong, whether you’re sipping coffee in a café, chatting with neighbors, or exploring Portugal’s beautiful streets.Don’t wait to “someday” start speaking Portuguese. Enroll today and start living Portugal, not just visiting it.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to the Course

Lecture 1 Welcome to the course

Section 2: Level 1: Just Landed – Start Speaking Instantly

Lecture 2 How To Say Hello, Goodbye, and Thank you Like A Local

Lecture 3 Introduce Yourself Without Overthinking It

Lecture 4 How To Ask "How Are You?" and Respond Naturally

Lecture 5 Please, Thank You, Sorry - Everyday Politeness Toolkit

Lecture 6 Saying You Don't Understand (Without Feeling Embarrassed)

Lecture 7 Quick Number Phrases for Time, Prices, and Tips

Lecture 8 Real World Drill- Order Your First Coffee and Say Goodbye

Section 3: Level 2: Everyday Talk – Speaking Around Town

Lecture 9 Asking for Directions (And Actually Understanding the Response)

Lecture 10 Shopping Like A Local (Asking, Choosing, and Getting Help)

Lecture 11 At the Market- Grams, Weight, I'd Like …

Lecture 12 Ordering Food At A Café or Snack Bar

Lecture 13 Transportation Phrases- Bus, Metro, Taxi

Lecture 14 Pharmacy Talk - Describe a Pain or Problem Simply

Lecture 15 Emergency Phrases That Could Save You

Lecture 16 What Not to Say - Common Tourist Mistakes

Lecture 17 Real-World Drill - Grocery and Restaurant Roleplay

Section 4: Level 3: Sound Local – Real Small Talk & Everyday Chat

Lecture 18 Talking About the Weather ( Portugal's Favorite Topic)

Lecture 19 Where Are You From? What Do You Do?

Lecture 20 Talking About What You Like - Music, Food, Cities

Lecture 21 Asking For Recommendation

Lecture 22 Making A Friendly Comment (That Isn't Awkward)

Lecture 23 Giving and Receiving Compliments (Without Overdoing It)

Lecture 24 Local Expressions You'll Hear (And Can Use)

Lecture 25 Saying You're Learning Portuguese (The Right Way)

Lecture 26 Real World Drill: Meet Someone New At A Social Event

Lecture 27 How To Politely Accept or Decline Something

Section 5: Level 4: Fluent Traveler – Speaking with Confidence in Deeper Situations

Lecture 28 Booking A Hotel or Airbnb (Special Requests and Questions)

Lecture 29 At The Post Office / Picking Up A Package

Lecture 30 Return Something or Ask for a Refund (Politely and Clearly)

Lecture 31 Setting Up An Appointment (Haircut, Dentist, Immigration)

Lecture 32 Describing Your Routine (Days, Times, Simple Actions)

Lecture 33 What's Going On? Talking About Events, News, or Changes

Lecture 34 Make A Mistake? How To Apologize and Explain It

Lecture 35 Talking About the Past Without Verb Charts

Lecture 36 How To Express Reactions - "That's Great", "No Way"

Lecture 37 Read World Drill - Spend A Weekend in Lisbon

This course is for absolute beginners and curious travelers who want to learn Portuguese in a practical, simple, and engaging way. It’s perfect for anyone planning to visit Portugal, connect with Portuguese friends or family, or simply start learning a new language from scratch. If you want to focus on real-life phrases and build confidence in speaking, this course is for you.,This course is for beginners who want to start speaking Portuguese right away. It’s perfect for travelers and for people who are moving to Portugal or who’ve recently moved, and want to learn the language to feel more at home.